Santa Barbara CA

Hidden in the enchanting valley town of Ojai, a culinary treasure awaits that will forever change your expectations of what seafood should taste like. Sea Fresh isn’t just another restaurant – it’s a revelation, where the spicy tuna tartare has achieved near-mythical status among locals and visitors alike.

Construction could start soon on the Brisa Encina affordable housing project in the Mission Hills community near Lompoc, but the high per-unit cost estimate raised eyebrows at the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors. The 49-unit supportive housing project was supposed to be completed by now, but delays pushed...

In the rolling hills of California’s Central Coast, between vineyards that stretch like corduroy across the landscape, sits a culinary landmark that doesn’t need flashy signs or trendy decor to announce its greatness. Hitching Post 2 in Buellton might look like just another roadside stop, but locals know...

Units Committed On-Scene: 3 Engines, 1 Paramedic Squad, 1 Battalion Chief, 1 Ladder Truck Total Fire Personnel On-Scene. On the above date and time, fire units were dispatched to a reported investigation of an oven that caught fire. Firefighters arrived within 7 minutes of dispatch to find a kitchen fire...

When Hannah Hedrick was 11 years old, her hometown of Montecito was devastated by the 2018 mudslides and debris flow following the Thomas Fire. As her family tried to escape, their car started sinking in the mud and they had to wait in their home with no running water or electricity before the National Guard came to...

The city of Carpinteria has a new logo following a 4-1 Carpinteria City Council vote on Monday, with Councilmember Wade Nomura dissenting. The logo will not replace the city’s existing seal, but instead serve as a complementary symbol for use in more general and community-facing applications. Nomura voted against...

The Santa Barbara Bowl is one of our city’s greatest treasures — a nonprofit institution meant to preserve culture and ensure community access to world-class music. Yet for many locals, buying a ticket feels less like a community service and more like a corporate shakedown. We, the taxpayers,...

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – Now more than ever, we are exposed to hate and violence than ever before via social media. Videos grow viral at rapid speeds, spreading from platform to platform and sometimes we see videos without even intending to click on them. This repeated exposure to violent content online can...

California’s Central Coast is a foodie paradise waiting to be discovered. From Santa Barbara to Big Sur, this gorgeous stretch of coastline offers some of the most innovative and delicious dining experiences in the state. I’ve spent years eating my way through this culinary wonderland, and I’m thrilled to share my...

Calling all Central Coast car enthusiasts! Mark your calendars for Saturday, September 27, as the 18th Annual Goleta Fall Classic Car Show presented by Ruth Ann Bowe – Village Properties races back into The Goleta Lemon Festival. This year’s event will be a real showstopper, featuring a stunning lineup of classic...